Laughlin XLer – Laughlin’s chapel team

The 47th Flying Training Wing’s chapel team, poses with Col. Tom Murphy, 47th Flying Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Garry Berry, 47th FTW command chief, after being presented the XLer of the week award at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2013. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathan Maysonet)

Laughlin XLer – Laughlin’s chapel team

Published March 13, 2013
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Laughlin's chapel team comprised of Chaplain (Maj.) Andrew McIntosh, Chaplain (Capt.) Peter Dumag, Chaplain (Capt.) Brian Nierman, Chaplain (Capt.) Shane Marley, Tech Sgt. Brian Ramirez, Staff Sgt. Alexander Ruffin, Tyvonne Ford, Alice Norwood, and Lee Lincoln, were named this week's XLer.

The chapel team was chosen for leading the first ever Laughlin Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, which fed 85 Laughlin members before the Fast of Lent. The team also led Laughlin's National Prayer Luncheon with 168 people attending the event. They provided a guest speaker for class 13-05 Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class. They handled Ash Wednesday services, attending to the needs of 168 Laughlin members and supported local churches by speaking at the Northside Baptist Church Valentine Banquet.